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Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Elon Musk biographer believes billionaire is 'frustrated' as he exits DOGE
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has officially stepped down from his role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency, ending his brief but high-profile stint as a special government employee. Walter Isaacson, author of the biography "Elon Musk," believes the SpaceX and Tesla mogul is leaving deeply "frustrated" by the limits of Washington. Isaacson says Musk's time in government wasn't a strategic move for his businesses but a personal mission to fix what he saw as a failing system. "Whether it's him taking over Twitter or dealing with Tesla's crisis or SpaceX, you see that all-in intensity," Isaacson said. "Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn't. But he's all-in." What's Next For Doge After Elon Musk's Departure? 'Only Just Begun' According to Isaacson, that mindset ultimately clashed with the limitations of government. Read On The Fox News App "You can't do that in government," he said. "Because he doesn't own the federal government." Musk Officially Steps Down From Doge After Wrapping Work Streamlining Government Musk's frustration was on display earlier this week when he criticized President Donald Trump's recently House-passed spending bill. During an appearance on "CBS Sunday Morning," Musk argued the bill's increased spending worsens the national deficit and "undermines the work the DOGE team is doing." The comments have sparked speculation of a growing divide between Musk and Trump, who had previously aligned in their push to reduce government waste. Isaacson says the criticism wasn't personal but aimed at the broader system. "He is frustrated that even the Republicans in the House and the Senate have been captured by Washington interests," he said. David Marcus: What America Owes Elon Musk After Doge Musk Not Leaving Yet, Wrapping Up Work On Schedule Once 'Incredible Work At Doge Is Complete': White House The One Big Beautiful Bill Act narrowly passed the House, with all Democrats and two Republicans voting against it. Several senators from both parties have also voiced concern over the bill's lack of spending cuts. Despite their policy disagreements, Elon Musk and President Trump held a joint press conference on Friday before Musk returned full-time to his roles at Tesla, X, and his other companies. President Trump Teases 'Last Day, But Not Really' For Elon Musk At Doge: Oval Office Presser Set For Friday Musk's time at DOGE officially ended at the legal 130-day limit for someone with a special government employee designation. In a post on X, Musk echoed Trump's sentiments, thanking the president for the opportunity to serve the country. "As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending," Musk posted on Wednesday. "The @DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government."Original article source: Elon Musk biographer believes billionaire is 'frustrated' as he exits DOGE
The Hill
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Hill
Musk's goodbye tour
Thank you for signing up! Subscribe to more newsletters here Happy Friday! Taylor Swift announced today that she officially owns all the music she's ever made after buying all of her albums back following a yearslong fight. Keep reading for more info. In today's issue: Tech billionaire Elon Musk is embarking on his farewell tour as he exits the White House and returns to his companies. Here's what's on tap: ➤ This afternoon: Musk will appear alongside his now-former boss President Trump for a press conference where they are expected to take a victory lap over the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) efforts. 💻 Watch the 1:30 p.m. presser ➤ Sunday: Musk also sat down for an interview with 'CBS Sunday Morning,' which will air this weekend. Some tension in the background: Trump and Musk have seemingly become best buds over the past year, but Musk has increasingly grown critical of Trump's fiscal policies. He has recently taken some verbal shots at Republicans' bill to advance the president's legislative priorities. And remember — Musk didn't quite reach his goal: Musk's original goal was to slash $2 trillion from the federal budget. 'But as DOGE hit several well-worn roadblocks to serious debt reduction, the cost-cutting team claimed to identify $160 billion in potential spending cuts, some of which must be approved by Congress.' Read Julia Shapero and Sylvan Lane's reporting in The Hill: 'Musk leaves White House with frustrations, little progress on debt' The New York Times's Kirsten Grind and Megan Twohey published an explosive report about tech billionaire Elon Musk's alleged drug use while on the 2024 campaign trail, claiming it was 'more intense than previously known.' Excerpt: 'Mr. Musk's drug consumption went well beyond occasional use. He told people he was taking so much ketamine, a powerful anesthetic, that it was affecting his bladder, a known effect of chronic use. He took Ecstasy and psychedelic mushrooms. And he traveled with a daily medication box that held about 20 pills, including ones with the markings of the stimulant Adderall, according to a photo of the box and people who have seen it.' Did he use drugs while running DOGE?: That's unclear, per the Times. 'But he has exhibited erratic behavior, insulting cabinet members, gesturing like a Nazi and garbling his answers in a staged interview.' The White House wouldn't say whether Musk took drug tests while working in the government. His private life was also in a tough spot: Musk was reportedly juggling 'overlapping romantic relationships' and legal battles involving his children. Helpful primer on ketamine: 'The Food and Drug Administration has formally approved the use of ketamine only as an anesthetic in medical procedures. Doctors with a special license may prescribe it for psychiatric disorders like depression. But the agency has warned about its risks, which came into sharp relief after the death of the actor Matthew Perry. The drug has psychedelic properties and can cause dissociation from reality. Chronic use can lead to addiction and problems with bladder pain and control.' Read the full report: 'On the Campaign Trail, Elon Musk Juggled Drugs and Family Drama' 💡Timing: This story comes as Musk leaves the White House after becoming a fixture of the second Trump campaign and the early months of Trump's second administration. Trump gave him significant access and power as an influential member the president's core circle. Expect Musk and the president to be asked about the explosive report. ➤ WHAT'S NEXT FOR MUSK?: Musk says he's back to sleeping in 'conference/server/factory rooms' while he puts his pedal to the metal on his companies. The Wall Street Journal notes: 'Tesla is about to launch its first robotaxis, SpaceX is trying to launch a spacecraft to Mars, and xAI is racing to develop human-level artificial intelligence before the competition does it first.' Read more: 'Out of DOGE, Elon Musk Returns to His Bruised Business Empire' ➤ NEW WHITE HOUSE CANCELLATIONS: The Trump administration canceled nearly $4 billion in funds for 24 projects that were aimed at cutting planet-warming emissions from fossil fuel plants. What we know The Supreme Court this morning granted the Trump administration's emergency request to end deportation protections for more than 530,000 Latin American migrants who are fleeing humanitarian crises. Was it unanimous?: No, two of the court's liberal justices, Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson, issued a *scathing* dissent. What is this migrant program?: Former President Biden started this program to ease the pressure at the border. Migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela could apply in advance and, if accepted, could be given a two-year work permit with some stipulations. For context: This is the second time the Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to rescind migrants' temporary legal status. The Trump administration recently published a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission report on children's health. The report included 'clear, evidence-based' facts, describing itself as 'gold-standard science.' Well, NOTUS discovered that it cited studies that do not exist. The New York Times then found more references to false citations. 🔎 Read the faulty MAHA report Keep in mind: The White House has acknowledged issues with the report and said Thursday it will fix errors. Former President Biden spoke at a Memorial Day event in New Castle, Del., this morning. 💻 Watch Biden's remarks Keep in mind: He has spoken at this event on several occasions: Once in 2021 and before he was president. The House and Senate are out. President Trump is in Washington and Pennsylvania today. (All times EST) 1:30 p.m.: Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk give a joint press conference. 💻 Livestream 3:35 p.m.: Trump leaves for Pennsylvania. 5 p.m.: Trump delivers remarks at the U.S. Steel Corporation – Irvin Works. 💻 Livestream 7:55 p.m.: Trump returns to the White House. 🌿 Celebrate: Today is National Mint Julip Day. 🎤 Taylor Swift announced this morning that she officially owns all of the music she's ever made!! She bought all of her albums after a yearslong saga with producer Scooter Braun. 'You belong with me.💚💛💜❤️🩵🖤,' she posted, directing fans to her letter. 🕊️ Rest in peace to a fascinating connection to history: Harrison Ruffin Tyler, the grandson of the 10th president of the United States, has died at the age of 96. His grandfather, former President John Tyler, left the White House in 1845 (!) Read his NPR obituary 📘 The dreaded blue books are back: The Wall Street Journal reports that teachers are reverting to the old-school blue books for testing students as a way to combat cheating with ChatGPT. To get your weekend off to a fun start, watch this lion cub sneak up on their parents. The parents' reaction is *so* relatable. Did you see the look they exchanged?
Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Elon Musk, Tesla make a defiant move
While billionaire Elon Musk has been involved with President Donald Trump in the past, never has the relationship between them seemed as chummy as it did this year. During Trump's first presidential term, Musk served on multiple Trump advisory councils, but resigned after Trump announced he intended to pull America out of the Paris Climate Accords. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Despite that clash, it seemed as if Musk had gotten over it by the time January 2025 rolled around. It was then that Musk formally entered service with Trump for his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) project, which he claims has saved $175 billion dollars, per the official website. Related: Mark Cuban has a bold offer for Elon Musk Musk paid quite a price for his work with DOGE, however. Spending a few months away from Tesla resulted in both public criticism and plummeting revenue for the famed EV company. During its Q1 earnings call, Tesla reported a whopping 71% drop in profit, causing the stock to plummet in response. Since then, Musk has promised to fully refocus on Tesla, but many watching his moves are not convinced he can save the ailing EV company. On top of all that, there have been signs over the last few days that despite seeming like besties for the first half of 2025, Musk may be souring on the friendship with President Trump. Image source:On May 28 at 11:29 p.m., the Tesla Energy X account sent out a tweet directly addressing President Trump's plans to end the EV energy tax credits as outlined in his "One Big Beautiful" bill currently in the hands of the Senate. "Abruptly ending the energy tax credits would threaten America's energy independence and the reliability of our grid - we urge the Senate to enact legislation with a sensible wind-down of 25D and 48e," the tweet reads. "This will ensure continued speedy deployment of over 60 GW capacity per year to support AI and domestic manufacturing growth." Related: Elon Musk has surprising message on Big Beautiful Bill income tax cuts The message's timing is of interest, as Musk also expressed disagreement with Trump publicly for the first time in clips from a "CBS Sunday Morning" interview, which will be aired in its entirety on June 1. "I think a bill can be big or it could be beautiful. But I don't know if it could be both," Musk said. "I was disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly, which increases the budget deficit and undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing." Musk also formally ended his work as a special government employee on May 28, sending a tweet the same day to formally thank Trump and forecast the future of DOGE. "As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending. The @DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government," it read. Related: Veteran hedge fund manager sounds alarm on Tesla's stock The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Audra McDonald fires back at Patti LuPone's claim she's ‘not a friend' after Broadway rift
Audra McDonald is setting the record straight on where she stands with Patti LuPone. On Monday, the Broadway legend, 76, told The New Yorker that McDonald, 54, is 'not a friend.' McDonald shared her point of view on LuPone's comment in a clip shared to CBS 'Sunday Mornings' Instagram on Thursday. 9 Audra McDonald response to Patti LuPone's comments. CBS Sunday Morning/Instagram 9 Audra McDonald on CBS 'Sunday Mornings.' CBS Sunday Morning/Instagram 'If there's a rift between us, I don't know what it is,' she stated. 'That's something you'd have to ask Patti about. You know, I haven't seen her in about 11 years just because we've been busy just with life. So I don't know what rift she's talking about, but you'd have to ask her.' Many fans flocked to the comments section to praise McDonald for her response, with one follower sharing, 'Audra is a class act (had she chosen to be petty I wouldn't have been mad either.)' Another social media user wrote, ''I don't know her' energy. our queen!' while a third chimed in, 'She certainly took the high road.' 9 Audra McDonald and Patti LuPone pose at the Drama League's 27th Annual All-Star Benefit Gala. FilmMagic During LuPone's interview, she told the outlet their rift is due to an incident that occurred years prior. When asked to comment on McDonald's current role as Rose in 'Gypsy,' LuPone allegedly sat in silence before turning to the window, letting out a sigh and exclaiming, 'What a beautiful day.' The 'Private Practice' alum is nominated for a Tony this year for her role as Mama Rose in 'Gypsy.' The nod makes McDonald the most nominated performer of all time, with 11 nominations total, while the 'Agatha All Along' star previously won a Tony for her part in the musical in 2008. 9 Audra McDonald and Patti Lupone during the celebration of John Mauceri's 200th concert with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Los Angeles Times via Getty Images 9 Patti LuPone, Michael Cerveris, Audra McDonald. Aubrey Reuben McDonald has already garnered six Tonys, while LuPone has taken home three. The former friends have performed together over the years, both starring in the New York Philharmonic's concert version of 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' in 2000. Seven years later, they took the stage again to work on the LA Opera's production of 'Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny.' 9 Patti LuPone speaks onstage during the 36th Annual GLAAD Awards. Getty Images for GLAAD During LuPone's sit down, she also discussed another sore subject: her 'painful' relationship with ex Kevin Kline, 77. The two were on and off for seven years in the 1970s, with the 'And Just Like That…' actress telling the New Yorker, 'I took an instant dislike to him.' 'He looked like Pinocchio to me,' continued LuPone. 'He had skinny legs and he was tall, and I didn't really see the handsomeness.' 9 Audra McDonald, Stephen Sondheim, Patti LuPone. Freelance Photographer One day, sparks flew in the back of a class when the pair began 'feeling each other up.' LuPone exclaimed, 'He was a Lothario.' During their relationship, the former flames starred in the 1975 Broadway musical 'The Robber Bridegroom.' LuPone married Matthew Johnston in 1988. They later welcomed a son, Joshua Luke Johnston. 9 Audra McDonald during the opening night curtain call for the new revival of the musical 'Gypsy.' WireImage 9 Audra McDonald portrays Rose during a performance of the Broadway musical 'Gypsy' in New York. AP In 1989, Kline ended up tying the knot with Phoebe Cates and welcoming children Owen and Greta. 'It was a painful relationship,' LuPone reflected. 'I was his girlfriend when he wanted me to be his girlfriend, but if there was somebody else he would break up with me and go out with that person. And I, for some reason, stuck it out — until I couldn't stick it out anymore.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Opinion - Goodbye, Elon: A rich man takes his toys, then up and leaves
Elon Musk, we hardly knew ye. Mercifully. In a week where SpaceX had yet another 'rapid unscheduled disassembly,' so went Elon Musk's ultimate (we think?) departure from Washington. He is packing up his lobbyists, his hopes of moonlighting as a policy puppet-master, and heading back to where the Wi-Fi is strong and the regulations weak. And while his fans weep into their Dogecoin wallets, the rest of us — lawmakers, regulators, and the general population who prefer their billionaires less performatively chaotic — can give a sigh of relief. Good riddance, Elon. Musk's Beltway blitzkrieg never really worked. Despite the Tesla CEO's best efforts to ingratiate himself with both parties — inviting Republicans to his rocket factory one week and cozying up to Democrats the next — he always seemed like someone trying to crash a party to which he hadn't been invited. And now, he has announced that he's dialing back his political spending — on cue, like a gambler blaming the dealer and leaving the table after blowing his stack on bad bets. In an exclusive sit-down with CBS Sunday Morning, Musk declared he was 'disappointed' by the domestic policy bill passed last week by House Republicans — yes, Republicans — which came with a price tag he found distasteful. Never mind that the bill was heavily backed by none other than President Trump, his favorite on-again, off-again political prom date. Musk, the self-appointed champion of fiscal restraint, recoiled at the cost like someone shocked to find the champagne he ordered actually came with a bill. This comes from the same man who, until recently, had been the unofficial head of the Department of Government Efficiency — DOGE, naturally — an imaginary agency named after his favorite meme coin (because of course it was). For a while, Musk really seemed to think he could be the tech whisperer of Washington, giving TED Talks on the Hill and issuing policy edicts from his phone like a boy king with a satellite internet connection. He brought big ideas — universal basic income, Mars colonies, underground hyperloops — but he never stayed focused long enough to explain how any of them might actually work. In other contexts, he may have been a visionary. But in Washington, he wasn't a visionary — he was just a weird distraction. When he wasn't tweeting insults at sitting senators or live-fact-checking the FTC during dinner, he was poking the bear at every regulatory agency within a five-mile radius. His approach to governance was simple: move fast, break things, blame the deep state, and threaten to relocate your factory to the moon. He misunderstood Washington from the jump. He thought it was a marketplace for ideas when it's really a symphony of negotiation. He expected applause for disruption when the currency here is stability. So now he's doing what any billionaire does when he doesn't get his way—he's pouting, packing up, and going home. And you know what? That's just fine. Washington has enough on its plate — the AI arms race, data privacy nightmares, deepfakes of Joe Biden doing backflips off a tank. We don't need Elon Musk wandering around the Capitol like a Reddit post come to life, arguing with senators about pronouns and infrastructure. This isn't the last we'll hear from him, I'm sure. Musk is like glitter — loud, flashy, and impossible to fully clear away. He'll pop up in SEC filings, FCC dockets, and FDA debates over whether brain-chip side effects count as 'enhanced cognition.' He'll keep applying for government contracts while pretending government is the problem. But for now, the man himself is stepping back. That alone is worth celebrating. Because Musk never really wanted to shape policy — he wanted to shape mythology: the mythology of the ungovernable genius; of the lone innovator battling the forces of mediocrity (that is, public servants); of a future dependent not on collective progress, but on one guy with a phone and a flamethrower. He told us that the future would be built by visionaries like him. What he didn't say is that we'd all be paying for it with tax credits, federal grants, and the occasional Twitter meltdown. The real work of democracy is quiet, slow, and largely un-tweetable. It's people writing dense policy memos, updating transportation safety standards, holding three-hour committee hearings on battery disposal. It's not sexy, it's not livestreamed, and it sure as hell isn't driven by vibes. So if this is really it — if Elon Musk is heading back to Austin, Boca Chica, or whatever undisclosed bunker he's building to survive the apocalypse he helped accelerate — we should take the win. This is a chance to refocus on real solutions, not cults of personality; on ideas that outlive their inventors; on a system where progress isn't dictated by whims. Let us not mourn his absence. Let us remember it as a lesson — that being loud isn't being right, and that disruption, untethered from responsibility, is just noise. Don't let the spaceship door hit you on the way out. Aron Solomon is chief strategy officer for AMPLIFY and has taught entrepreneurship at McGill University and the University of Pennsylvania. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
